Global Client Executive

About Akkio Akkio is the AI infrastructure platform that powers and automates workflows across the media ecosystem. Embedded directly in customers' cloud environments, Akkio transforms data into intelligent workflows - helping teams move faster, make better decisions, and deliver results in minutes instead of days. We're a fast-growing team building the future of AI-enabled operations, and we're looking for talented people to join us to shape the future of media work. The Opportunity As a Global Client Executive, you will own and grow Akkio's most significant enterprise relationships worldwide. This is a senior, quota-carrying role for a strategic seller who thrives at the intersection of AI, data, and media — someone who can navigate complex organizations, orchestrate multi-stakeholder deals, and position Akkio as a mission-critical platform partner. You'll be a key driver of Akkio's next phase of growth, working directly with C-suite and VP-level decision makers at global agencies and media networks. What You'll Do Revenue & Deal Ownership: You will manage and expand a portfolio of global enterprise accounts, owning the full deal cycle from qualification through contract execution, to owning the revenue number for active accounts. You'll lead complex, multi-threaded negotiations — often spanning procurement, legal, IT, data science, and executive leadership — and close strategic, multi-year agreements. Market Presence: You'll represent Akkio at major industry conferences, client events, and executive roundtables globally. Travel is an expected and meaningful part of this role — you'll be on the ground where decisions are made and relationships are built. Cross-Functional Collaboration: You'll work closely with Solutions Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure the deals you close are set up for long-term success. You'll bring market intelligence back to the product and go-to-market teams, shaping how Akkio evolves to meet enterprise client needs. What We're Looking For You bring 8+ years of enterprise sales experience, with a track record of closing and expanding seven-figure, multi-stakeholder deals at global organizations. Experience selling into media agencies, marketing technology, or data/analytics platforms is a strong advantage. You're a credible, confident presence with senior executives and comfortable navigating the political complexity of large, matrixed organizations. You understand the media and advertising ecosystem well enough to have a point of view in the room — not just deliver a pitch. You operate with a high degree of independence and ownership. You're as comfortable building an account plan from scratch as you are running a late-stage negotiation. You manage your time and pipeline with discipline, and you bring a consultative, insight-led approach to every client interaction. Comfort with AI and data concepts is essential. You don't need to be a data scientist, but you need to be able to hold a compelling, informed conversation about how AI-driven workflows, predictive modeling, and generative analytics can change a client's business. Travel & Location This role is fully remote with the expectation of regular travel for client meetings, executive business reviews, and industry events including CES, POSSIBLE, Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, and similar global conferences. Why You'll Love Working Here Join Akkio and help transform how media companies leverage AI in marketing and advertising. You'll be at the forefront of applying AI technologies to solve real business problems in a rapidly evolving industry, with direct impact on product direction and company growth while working with major clients in the media space. You'll have a direct impact on product direction and company growth while working with major clients in the media space. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a well-funded AI startup where your vision directly shapes how thousands of marketing professionals interact with AI technology. Our culture is built around shared wins, so your success drives larger career, financial, and personal growth through competitive compensation, substantial equity grants, flexible work arrangements, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and professional development opportunities. Additional Information Compensation: Competitive salary of $175,000 ($325,000 OTE) depending on experience, plus equity grants Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); generous PTO policy Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the US Akkio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To all recruitment agencies: Akkio does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Akkio employees. Akkio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.